The Chinese mainland is turning its freezing winters into a tourism spectacle. In the mountainous suburbs of Beijing, sub-zero conditions have transformed the Yunpugou and Yudushan scenic spots into ice-sculpted wonderlands, with massive frozen waterfalls hanging from cliffs and flowing mountain springs encased in ice.
Meanwhile, in the northeast, Harbin's iconic Central Street has come alive after dark with dazzling light installations. Visitors stroll beneath the "flying horse" display and gather around rows of outdoor heaters with flickering flames, swapping tips and capturing the luminous scenery on their smartphones.
Adventurers seeking a thrill are embracing guided ice climbing excursions up these towering ice formations. Expert-led tours provide safety gear and instruction, inviting travelers to ascend the glittering cascades and experience winter from a new perspective.
As international visitors seek immersive and Instagram-worthy experiences, the Chinese mainland's winter tourism boom is reshaping how the world sees cold-weather travel. With artful light shows and adrenaline-pumping ice climbs, the season has become a call to explore, even as temperatures dip well below freezing.
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China's winter tourism booms with light shows and ice climbing
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